The Art Institute of Houston
Creative and Applied Art School in Houston, Texas
ABOUT US:
Expect to evolve and become inspired. The Art Institute of Houston is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Art Institutes, one of North America’s leaders in postsecondary career-oriented education for the creative arts.
From its founding in 1965, until joining The Art Institutes system of schools in 1978, The Art Institute of Houston was known as the Houston School of Commercial Art. In December 1990, the school moved to its current facility at 1900 Yorktown in the Galleria area.
LOCATION:
Located in the heart of the nation’s fourth largest city, and easily one of the most happening. The Art Institute of Houston boasts a mild, semi-tropical climate with sunny beaches nearby in Mexico. A fine arts mecca, Houston is home to several major art museums, a premiere opera, ballet and symphony, and live theater companies. Culturally diverse, there are several international ethnic communities. You’ll find great restaurants and an eclectic nightlife. The best in major league sports, rodeo and so much more. Everything you’d expect from one of the most talked about cities in the nation and the world.
STUDENT LIFE:
The Art Institute of Houston provides a wide variety of student services, including housing, academic advisement, counseling, special needs support and health insurance for those who need it. Numerous student activities and leadership development opportunitites are also offered.
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Campus Clubs
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Above the Line Productions
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American Institute of Graphic Arts
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AIH Musicians
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Ambassador Program
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American Society of Interior Designers
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Animation Club
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Fashion S.T.A.R.S.
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Great Chef’s Club
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International Student Organization
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National Technical Honor Society
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NEWH
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Pencil Test Animation Club
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Photography Club
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Poetry Club
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Universoul Language Society
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Walt Disney Internship Organization
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ACADEMICS:
- Culinary
- Baking and Pastry – Associate of Applied Science
- Culinary Arts – Associate of Applied Science
- Restaurant and Catering Management – Associate of Applied Science
- Culinary Management – Bachelor of Science
- Food and Beverage Management – Bachelor of Science
- Culinary Arts – Diploma
- Design
- Graphic Design – Associate of Applied Science
- Design and Technical Graphics – Bachelor of Science
- Graphic Design – Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Interior Design – Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Fashion
- Fashion and Retail Management – Bachelor of Science
- Media Arts
- Web Design and Interactive Media – Associate of Applied Science
- Audio Production – Bachelor of Science
- Digital Filmmaking and Video Production – Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Media Arts and Animation – Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Photography – Bachelor of Fine Arts
- Visual Effects and Motion Graphics – Bachelor of Science
- Web Design and Interactive Media – Bachelor of Fine Arts
FIND YOURSELF IN A CREATIVE CAREER:
We’ll help take you there with a real-world, hands-on education in the creative and applied arts. Just imagine: Preparing for a career you’ll love. Becoming the professional you’ve always known you could be.
Request More Information or Schedule a Visit Today!
The Art Institute of Houston Contact: 713-623-2040 or 1-800-275-4244 |












